The good news is that poachers slaughtered far fewer rhinos in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park in KwaZulu-Natal last year. The bad news is that they killed many more in Kruger National Park instead.
The Blyde Dam, a lifeline for communities and agriculture in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, is in critical condition, losing a staggering 20% of its water storage capacity in just two to three years. A recent survey reveals the dam is rapidly filling with sediment, a direct consequence of escalating illegal mining, deforestation, and rampant erosion in the Blyde River’s upper catchment. This isn’t just about water; it’s about the survival of an entire region.
Access to clean water and sanitation is a human right enshrined in Chapter 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. To give effect to this, the Water Services Act was enacted in 1997 and provides that; everyone has a right of access to basic water supply and sanitation services, every water services institution must take steps to realise these rights, and every municipality must plan in its water services development plan to realise these rights.
Can you believe that we are about to turn the tide and move very steadily towards winter! Already!
Hoedspruit’s rapid growth has the potential to benefit the town and its surrounding communities. However, without addressing the underlying issues of infrastructure and social services, this growth could quickly become a burden rather than a blessing.
Beat the upcoming summer heat with this mint ‘lemonade’. Feel the instant refreshing effect on your body. Here it is, very simple and quick. This literally takes 2 minutes and is a double serving.
This cake comes with a warning, once you have experience it there is no other chocolate cake quite like it. It is a combination of fluffy ‘moussey’ souffle with a crispy, intentionally collapsed centre. This centre is filled with slightly sweetened cold cream that is the perfect partner to this flourless cake.
These are my new favourite crackers to eat. They are gluten free, wheat free, sugar and preservative free and are high in protein. Eat as a snack on the run, or top with a delicious variety of toppings.
Well, we finally got our act together and ventured forth to try out another eatery! We actually got lost
As the weather gets cooler nothing beats a hearty bowl of soup with a hunk of crusty bread. A tried and tested butternut soup is perfect for this time of year. As butternuts are best harvested in autumn they are at their most flavourful.
